Enjoying the Outdoors: Updated Burning Regulations in Sugar Grove

The Village of Sugar Grove is committed to providing a safe and enjoyable environment for all residents. We have recently updated our open burning regulations and strongly encourage you to familiarize yourself with the important changes outlined below.

Leaf Disposal Services are Available

As a reminder to our residents: The Village of Sugar Grove provides a free leaf pick-up service through our waste collection company, LRS, from April 1st to November 30th. This service is especially important due to the new ordinance prohibiting leaf burning and open burns. Please remember to place your leaves in biodegradable bags or labeled garbage cans at the curb. There is no limit to the number of bags you can dispose of, and no stickers are required. We encourage residents to take advantage of this service.

Updated Open Burning Ordinance

Beginning in April of 2024, the Village’s ordinance prohibits burning leaves for community health and safety. However, other forms of open burning are allowed under certain conditions.

Guidelines for Open Fires

What Can You Burn? Only untreated wood, using an approved, self-contained outdoor wood-burning device or structure. The fire size must not exceed 3'x3'.
Banned Materials: Do not burn leaves, paper, cardboard, grass, garden trash, treated materials, rags, garbage, or similar materials.
Permit Required:
For prairie restoration, a state-licensed company must adhere to state statutes and obtain a permit from the Sugar Grove Fire Department.

For festive or ceremonial fires, any fire over 3 feet requires a permit from the Sugar Grove Police Department.

Allowed hours include 10 am—10 pm Sunday through Thursday and 10 am—12 am Friday through Saturday.

For more information, please contact the Community Development Department at 630-391-7220.

Thank you for adhering to these guidelines and helping the Village maintain the health and safety of our community.

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By Tracey Conti • July 2, 2026

The Village of Sugar Grove has officially taken second place in the prestigious "Best of the Best" Tap Water Taste Test at the American Water Works Association (AWWA) ACE26 conference in Washington, D.C. The national runner-up finish establishes Sugar Grove as home to some of the highest quality, best-tasting drinking water in North America. The top spot went to the City of Fredericton, New Brunswick, while third place was awarded to Vineyard, Utah “We are incredibly proud of our Public Works Team and thankful for the Leadership of our Public Works Director, Brad Merkel”, said Village of Sugar Grove President Sue Stillwell. “We value providing Sugar Grove with the best possible water, protecting our water resources, and we are all celebrating their win for the community as the stewards of the Best Tasting Water in the United States!” The Journey to the National Stage Sugar Grove's path to the national podium required winning a series of consecutive regional and state tournaments: The Regional Qualifier: First, the Sugar Grove Public Works team won the Kane County Water Association regional taste test. The State Championship: The team advanced to the Illinois Section AWWA State Finals at WATERCON 2026 in Peoria. On April 14, 2026, Sugar Grove was crowned the state champion, earning the sole right to represent Illinois nationally. The National Finals: The village competed against elite water producers from across the United States and Canada at the ACE26 conference in Washington, D.C. Rigorous Standards of Excellence A panel of independent water experts judged the competition using strict blind-taste protocols. Samples were evaluated at room temperature across three major categories: Taste: Overall flavor and crisp drinkability profile. Clarity: Total visual transparency and absence of turbidity. Odor: The absolute lack of any organic or chemical scent. To even qualify for entry, Sugar Grove had to maintain a pristine safety record, with zero state or federal drinking water violations during the previous calendar year.